Clubs & Activities

Pub QuizThere is a monthly pub quiz (trivia night) on a Saturday in Pearl Jam/The Bugle. Join the Facebook group Cheongju Pub Quiz to get more information and receive an event invite.

MusicThere is an Open Mic night at Pearl Jam/The Bugle every Thursday. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the music, and anyone wishing to sing or play can do so. Contact David Sparks or Tim Crawford, or better yet, just show up with your instrument, ready to play!

There is also an Open Mic night at Soundgarden every other Friday.

To see some info about Cheongju musicians, check out the Local Bands page.Language ClubsThere is a German club (Deutsch Stammtisch) that meets twice a month in a coffee shop near Chungdae. Contact Lawrence Stahl.

There is a Spanish club that meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 at the Art Expresso in Chungdae. This group is for people who already have at least basic Spanish conversational skills.

Art ClubThis group is for anyone who wants to learn to draw and paint, or just wants to talk art. They meet every Sunday 11:00am-1:00pm at Art Firm in Sajik dong. Matthew Anderson runs the class. Check out the Cheongju Art Club Facebook group.

VolunteeringThere is a group that visits the Hyun Yang Won Orphanage (near the fortress) every month. They do basic English lessons, games, and sports. They leave from Sangdang Church. Join the Facebook group Hyun Yang Won Orphanage Visits to find out more and see what date they're visiting next.

There is another group that goes to the Jinyuwon Orphanage in Chungju monthly, to spend time with the kids and have fun. They meet at the bus terminal. Volunteer time or donations are always appreciated! Join the Facebook group Chungju Orphanage Posse, or contact Samantha Schurman or Carley Wright.

Role PlayingThere are several groups around Cheongju that meet to participate in an RPG. Contact Joe Brady.

MeditationFriendly and informal meditation group open to all. They meet once or twice a month. The meditation is designed to relax the mind and body and hopefully enable those present to reflect on where they are in their lives at that moment. The techniques used are from a range of different disciplines including yogic (kundalini), vipassana, tai-chi and chi-gung traditions. Join the Facebook group Cheongju Group Meditation.

Salsa ClubThursday nights are for beginners, and Friday nights are open dance nights. Contact Chuy Albertano.